Tibet
About Tibet
Tibet is a region in the western part of East Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau. It is the homeland of the Tibetans. Other ethnic groups also reside on the plateau, including Mongols, the Lhoba, Monpa, Qiang, Sherpa, and since the 20th century, Han and Hui peoples. Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,380 m (14,000 ft). Lying within the Himalayas, the highest point in Tibet is Mount Everest – the highest peak on Earth, standing 8,848 m (29,000 ft) above sea level.
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The Himalayas exist because India walloped into Tibet.
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In 2010 photocopying was banned in Tibet, and people in the capital had to register their name if they wanted to make photocopies.
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Coordinates: 29.6500, 91.1000